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Victim 2117: Department Q 8 (Department Q)
by Jussi Adler-OlsenTHE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR27 MILLION BOOKS SOLDWINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARDIn the heart-pounding new installment of the No.1 bestselling Department Q series, a terrifying international investigation reveals the complex backstory of one of the department's own - the enigmatic Assad.The newspaper refers to the dead body only as Victim 2117 - the two thousand, one hundred and seventeenth refugee to die in the Mediterranean Sea.But to three people, the victim is so much more, and the death sets off a chain of events that throws Department Q, Copenhagen's cold cases division led by Detective Carl Mørck, into a deeply dangerous - and deeply personal - case: a case that not only reveals dark secrets about the past, but has deadly implications for the future.For a troubled Danish teen, the death of Victim 2117 becomes a symbol of everything he resents and is the perfect excuse to unleash his murderous impulses. For Ghallib, a brutal tormentor from the notorious prison Abu Ghraib, the death of Victim 2117 was the first step in a terrorist plot, years in the making. And for Department Q's Assad, Victim 2117 is a link to his buried past and to the family he assumed was long dead.'I can never get enough of Jussi Adler-Olsen' *****'The best book in the series' *****'Blew me away' *****'The master of Nordic-noir is back' *****'Brilliantly addictive' *****
Victim Impact
by Mel BradshawHomicide becomes more than an academic study for Toronto criminologist Ted Boudreau when his own suburban home is burglarized, with deadly results. Was his computer targetted because of his interest in a secretive biker gang? Teds attempts to deal with the aftermath bring him into conflict with family, police detectives, and the Crown prosecutor assigned to the caseas well as with his university colleagues, whose penal philosophy Ted no longer believes can stand the test of real-life experience. His pursuit of justice must compete with his duty not to compromise the source of his dossier on the ruthless Dark Arrows Motorcycle Club.
A Victim Must Be Found (The Benny Cooperman Mysteries #6)
by Howard EngelTo say that Canadian private investigator Benny Cooperman is a novice in the art world would be an understatement. Nevertheless, he's hired by Pambos Kiriakis, the manager of Grantham's poshest hotel, to track down some valuable works that went missing while on loan from a local gallery. But while Cooperman is hobnobbing with the art-collecting glitterati, things take a deadly turn. His client is stabbed, and a peculiar clue is left in a coffee cup at the crime scene. But who would want to kill Kiriakis? And could a painting really drive someone to murder? Benny Cooperman's a detective with flair. Kinder and gentler than your average PI--and ironically squeamish about violence--he's the creation of author Howard Engel, a master of the crime genre whose enthusiastic fans have included Ruth Rendell, Donald E. Westlake, Julian Symons, and Tony Hillerman. Engel's readership spans 13 countries, including Japan, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, the United States, and his native Canada.
Victim of Circumstance (Murder Room #817)
by Michael UnderwoodJohn Farndon, a teacher at a public school, is bored with his French wife Monique and infatuated with the assistant matron Belinda. He plans to kill Monique, but from the moment John is about to pull the trigger the action jumps to a trial. But the trial is not John's - and Monique is still alive. John has been shot in the back of the head ...'Neatly written, convincing' Financial Times
Victim of Circumstance
by Michael UnderwoodJohn Farndon, a teacher at a public school, is bored with his French wife Monique and infatuated with the assistant matron Belinda. He plans to kill Monique, but from the moment John is about to pull the trigger the action jumps to a trial. But the trial is not John's - and Monique is still alive. John has been shot in the back of the head ...'Neatly written, convincing'Financial Times
Victim of Convenience: A Chris Crane Mystery
by John BallemCalgary, Canada’s booming oil capital, is caught in the grip of terror as a serial killer with the chilling nickname TLC stalks its streets and pathways. His rampage has put intense pressure on Homicide Detective Chris Crane, the lead investigator in the case. TLC can seemingly strike at will, blatantly displaying the obscenely mutilated bodies of his victims in city parks. As the body count steadily mounts, TLC zeroes in on Chris, acknowledging him as a worthy opponent in the deadly game. But are the taunts really from TLC? Or are they the work of a sick impersonator? And is there a copycat taking advantage of the situation? Chris must grapple with these and other frustrating questions as he seeks to unmask a killer who, despite his flamboyance and risky taunting of the police, manages to stage his grisly showpieces without leaving any clues behind.
A Victim of the Aurora
by Thomas KeneallyAn Edwardian murder mystery set on the unforgiving Antarctic tundra . . . Captain Sir Eugene Stewart chose the gentlemen to join his great 1910 expedition to the South Pole with great precision, each man selected for his skills to survive the Antarctic winter. Reflecting sixty years later, Sir Anthony Piers, an oil painter and watercolorist chosen to capture the long midnight lights of the South Pole, finally reveals the truth of the New British South Polar Expedition and the murder committed on their journey. Who among the expedition would kill Victor Henneker, an unlikeable and mischievous journalist only six months into the trek? Telling of complete isolation, absolute darkness, unrelenting wind, and slowly-approaching starvation, Sir Anthony Piers confronts the demons and truths of this hellish expedition after sixty years of silence.
Victim Prime (Victim #2)
by Robert SheckleyIn 2092 the world&’s ecology is in ruins, drought and famine are widespread, and survival is a never-ending challenge. Harold Erdman leaves his dying community with one goal: to make his way to Esmeralda, an island paradise run by the Huntworld Corporation, which has turned public murder among willing competitors into a thriving and lucrative business. Can he survive the journey and the many rounds of deadly competition on his way to the Big Payoff? His neighbors&’ lives, as well as his own, hang in the balance. Hilarious, savagely funny, and imaginative, this is Sheckley at his best! From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Open Road is proud to republish his acclaimed body of work, with nearly thirty volumes of full-length fiction and short story collections. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was &“a precursor to Douglas Adams.&”
Victim Six
by Gregg OlsenThe bodies are found in towns and cities around Puget Sound. The young women who are the victims had nothing in common-except the agony of their final moments. But somebody carefully chose them to stalk, capture, and torture...a depraved killer whose cunning is matched only by the depth of his bloodlust. But the dying has only just begun. And next victim will be the most shocking of all... Praise for Gregg Olsen's Novels: "Grabs you by the throat." -Kay Hooper."Wickedly clever! Genuinely twisted." -Lisa Gardner."An Irresistible Page-Turner." -Kevin O'Brien
Victim Six (A Waterman & Stark Thriller #1)
by Gregg Olsen&“A bloody thriller with a nonstop, page-turning pace&” from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water&’s Edge (The Oregonian). &“Wickedly clever! Genuinely twisted.&” —Lisa Gardner &“Olsen will have you on the edge of your seat.&” —Lee Child The bodies are found in towns and cities around Puget Sound. The young women who are the victims had nothing in common—except the agony of their final moments. But somebody carefully chose them to stalk, capture, and torture . . . a depraved killer whose cunning is matched only by the depth of his bloodlust. But the dying has only just begun. And next victim will be the most shocking of all . . . Praise for Gregg Olsen &“Grabs you by the throat.&” —Kay Hooper &“An irresistible page-turner.&” —Kevin O&’Brien &“Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners.&” —TheSeattle Times &“Frightening . . . a nail-biter.&” —Suspense Magazine &“A work of dark, gripping suspense.&” —Anne Frasier &“Truly a great read.&” —Mystery Scene Magazine
Victim Without a Face (Fabian Risk #1)
by Stefan AhnhemThe first book in the Fabian Risk series, Victim Without a Face is a chilling novel about the ultimate revenge.Criminal investigator Fabian Risk has left Stockholm with his wife, Sonja, and their two children to start fresh in his hometown of Helsingborg. He has planned a six-week vacation before he starts a new job at the Homicide Department. But after only a few hours in their new home, he is asked to investigate a brutal murder. The body of Jörgen Pålsson, one of Risk’s former classmates, has been found with both hands missing. Soon the bodies of more old classmates are found, and Risk finds himself in a race against time: Can they find the murderer before the entire class is killed?
Victim Without a Face: A Fabian Risk Novel (Fabian Risk Series #1)
by Stefan AhnhemA KILLER WITH A MESSAGE. Two men are dead. Both had been bullies at school. A single clue has been found at the scene: a class photo, with two faces neatly crossed out.A DETECTIVE WHO CAN’T LET GO. Fabian Risk is among the faces in the photograph. He’s also the lead detective on the case. He thought he’d left his schooldays behind. Now his classmates are dying for the sins of their childhood. . . . CAN YOU EVER HIDE FROM JUSTICE?The first book in an internationally bestselling, award-winning series, Stefan Ahnhem's Victim Without a Face is a chilling novel about the ultimate revenge.
Victima Inocente: Ilegal. No es culpable:
by McDowell BrainsDespués de dieciocho años de servicio en la prisión, la verdad de repente se hizo pública. Nicholas no mató a una chica universitaria, el cargo de asesinato por el cual fue encarcelado. Ahora, Nicholas no quiere salir de la prisión. Él dice que es el único hogar que conocerá. Él dice que su vida ha cambiado por completo a través de su experiencia en la prisión. Si vuelve a vivir con la gente común en la sociedad, sería muy peligroso. Pero el estado dice que una vez que no tiene más cargos contra una persona, no tiene más autoridad para mantenerlo bajo custodia. ¿Debería el estado seguir el proceso, liberar a Nicholas para que sea la peor pesadilla de la gente? ¿O debería Nicholas tener derecho a vivir y elegir el lugar donde le gustaría experimentar que el estado respetara la vida y le permitiera permanecer en prisión?
Victime Innocente
by Mcdowell BrainsDescriptif du livre : Après dix-huit ans de prison, la vérité devient soudainement publique. Nicholas n'a pas tué une étudiante, accusation de meurtre pour laquelle il a été emprisonné. Aujourd'hui, Nicholas ne veut plus quitter la prison. Il dit que c'est la seule maison qu'il connaîtra jamais. Il dit que sa vie a complètement changé grâce à son expérience en prison. S’il devait à nouveau vivre avec les gens ordinaires de la société, il serait très dangereux. Mais l’État affirme qu’une fois qu’il n’a plus de charges retenues contre une personne, il n’a plus le pouvoir de la maintenir en détention. L'État devrait-il suivre le processus, libérer Nicholas, ce qui serait le pire cauchemar du peuple ? Ou bien le droit de Nicholas de vivre et de choisir l'endroit où il aimerait vivre devrait-il être respecté par l'État et Nicolas devrait-il rester en prison ?
Victims: An Alex Delaware Novel (Alex Delaware Novel #27)
by Jonathan KellermanUnraveling the madness behind L.A.'s most baffling and brutal homicides is what sleuthing psychologist Alex Delaware does best. And putting the good doctor through his thrilling paces is what mystery fiction's #1 bestselling master of psychological suspense Jonathan Kellerman does with incomparable brilliance. Kellerman's universally acclaimed novels blend the addictive rhythms of the classic police procedural with chilling glimpses into the darkest depths of the human condition. For the compelling proof, look no further than Victims--Kellerman at his razor-sharp, harrowing finest. Not since Jack the Ripper terrorized the London slums has there been such a gruesome crime scene. By all accounts, acid-tongued Vita Berlin hadn't a friend in the world, but whom did she cross so badly as to end up arranged in such a grotesque tableau? One look at her apartment-turned-charnel house prompts hard-bitten LAPD detective Milo Sturgis to summon his go-to expert in hunting homicidal maniacs, Alex Delaware. But despite his finely honed skills, even Alex is stymied when more slayings occur in the same ghastly fashion . . . yet with no apparent connection among the victims. And the only clue left behind--a blank page bearing a question mark--seems to be both a menacing taunt and a cry for help from a killer baffled by his own lethal urges. Under pressure to end the bloody spree and prevent a citywide panic, Milo redoubles his efforts to discover a link between the disparate victims. Meanwhile, Alex navigates the secretive world of mental health treatment, from the sleek office of a Beverly Hills therapist to a shuttered mental institution where he once honed his craft--and where an unholy alliance between the mad and the monstrous may have been sealed in blood. As each jagged piece of the puzzle fits into place, an ever more horrific portrait emerges of a sinister mind at its most unimaginable--and an evil soul at its most unspeakable. "This one was different," Alex observes at the start of the case. This one will haunt his waking life, and his darkest dreams, long after its end.
Victims: An unforgettable, macabre psychological thriller (Alex Delaware #27)
by Jonathan KellermanAn evil killer or a troubled victim? The gruesome murders in Victims bear witness to unspeakable evil in this unforgettable psychological thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman. Perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Harlan Coben.'With his latest, [Jonathan Kellerman] not only brings his 'A' game but also ratchets it up a notch or three... Victims will keep you up at night' - BookreporterNot since Jack the Ripper has there been such a gruesome crime scene. One look at the victim's apartment turned charnel house is enough for Milo Sturgis to summon his friend psychologist Dr Alex Delaware for insights into the mind behind such carnage. But even Alex Delaware's skills may be stymied when more slayings occur in the same ghastly fashion... with no apparent connection between them.The only clue left behind - a blank page bearing a question mark - seems to be both a menacing taunt and a cry for help from a killer baffled by his own lethal urges. This one will haunt Alex's waking life, and his darkest dreams, long after its end... What readers are saying about Victims: 'Psychological crime at its best!''Utterly readable... The writing is stylish, the characters compelling and the plot gripping''Victims is an ingenious, sophisticated and harrowing psychological thriller'
Victims: An unforgettable, macabre psychological thriller (Alex Delaware #27)
by Jonathan KellermanJonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware returns in this ingenious and breathtakingly good psychological thriller. Not since Jack the Ripper has there been such a gruesome crime scene. One look at the victim's apartment turned charnel house is enough for Milo Sturgis to summon The Crime Reader. But even Alex Delaware's skills may be stymied when more slayings occur in the same ghastly fashion . . . with no apparent connection between them. The only clue left behind - a blank page bearing a question mark - seems to be both a menacing taunt and a cry for help from a killer baffled by his own lethal urges. This one will haunt The Crime Reader's waking life, and his darkest dreams, long after its end.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Victims: A Novel (Murder Room #818)
by Dorothy UhnakIn Queens, in the middle of a brightly lit street, a woman is savagely stabbed to death. The victim, Anna Grace, was a nurse devoted to helping others. But no one tries to help her on the last night of her life, even as she screams. Homicide cop Miranda Torres vows to bring the killer to justice. Then a series of mob hits in the city takes the case in an astonishing new direction. And when Miranda discovers why Anna was murdered, she must catch a killer who will soon hold her life in his hands.
Victims
by Dorothy UhnakDorothy Uhnak's terrifying new novel begins with a savage, inexplicable crime: a young woman is murdered on a quiet, residential, respectable Queens, New York, street while her neighbors hear her screams and do nothing to help her... When Miranda Torres, a young New York City detective second grade, arrives on the crime scene, it looks to her at first like just another senseless piece of urban violence, the kind of tragedy that happens several times a day in New York, but rarely in a white, middle-class neighborhood. Soon, however, she becomes aware that there is another dimension to this crime--a dimension that attracts the attention of Mike Stein, a prize-winning celebrity journalist, a dimension which quickly makes Anna Grace's murder headline news--and that is the silence of those who witnessed the crime and turned away... Was Anna Grace a victim of big-city indifference, just another statistic of urban violence--or was there something even more sinister at stake? Miranda, whose sense of justice--and self-respect--will not let her accept the easy way out, or live with a departmental cover-up, pursues her case into the shadowy, dangerous world where politics, the power of the media, and greed meet--a world in which she too almost becomes a victim... In Miranda Torres, Dorothy Uhnak has created her most fascinating heroine--a woman of strength, sensitivity, passion and an unshakable sense of right and wrong, willing to sacrifice everything--her career, the man she loves, even her life--for the truth.
Victims: A Novel (Murder Room Ser.)
by Dorothy UhnakThere were plenty of witnesses, but none of them called for helpIn Queens, in the middle of a brightly lit street, a woman is savagely stabbed to death as people watch from their windows. The victim, Anna Grace, was a nurse devoted to helping others. But no one tried to help her on the last night of her life, even as she screams. No one called 911, until a passing bus driver saw her crumpled at the foot of a lamppost. Homicide cop Miranda Torres is shocked by these callous witnesses, and vows to bring the killer to justice. Post columnist and onetime Pulitzer winner Mike Stein views the senseless murder as a way to bring his career back from the brink. Then a series of mob hits in the city takes the case in an astonishing new direction. When Miranda discovers why Anna was murdered, she must catch a killer who will soon hold her own life in his hands. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dorothy Uhnak including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Victims (The Lt. Hastings Mysteries #11)
by Collin WilcoxInvestigating an ex-cop&’s death, Hastings gets drawn into a family conspiracyIt was just after he made lieutenant that Frank Hastings told Charlie Quade to resign. They had known each other at the academy, and Quade was a rotten cop from day one. Dogged by rumors of corruption, Quade left without protest, eking out a living doing security work. When Hastings hears Quade has been shot dead, he doesn&’t blink. The only surprise is the place the ex-cop died.Alexander Guest is one of the wealthiest lawyers in the city, and Hastings can&’t understand why he would hire a thug like Quade to protect his grandson from the father-in-law who wants to kidnap him. When Quade&’s body is found, the grandson is long gone, and the father-in-law is the natural suspect. But Hastings knows better than to trust the rich, and he refuses to accept the easy answer.
Victoire
by Hannah HoweBasée sur des faits réels passionnants, cette histoire conclut la série des Mystères de Guerre d’Ann. La guerre est terminée et la communauté d’Ann se prépare à célébrer le jour de l’Armistice en Europe. Toutefois, tout le monde ne partage pas cet enthousiasme. Depuis qu’il est revenu de France où il était parti servir son pays, le mari d’Ann, Emrys, n’est plus que l’ombre de lui-même. Que s’est-il passé là-bas ? Quelles pensées tourmentent Emrys ? Pendant ce temps, Doris Michael engage Ann pour retrouver son frère Glyn qu’elle n’a pas revu depuis deux ans. Qu’est-il arrivé à Glyn ? Et quel rôle décisif a-t-il joué dans l’issue de la guerre ? En quête de réponses, Ann se rend compte que même si la guerre est terminée, la véritable bataille, celle de la paix, ne fait que commencer.
Victor Dowd And The World War II Ghost Army: A Spy On History Book (Spy On History)
by Enigma Alberti Scott WegenerIt’s a true story of deception: Meet the top-secret Ghost Army, a group of artists and sound engineers trained to fake out the Germans in World War II with inflatable rubber tanks and loudspeakers broadcasting the sound of marching troops. And meet real-life Sergeant Victor Dowd, who served in the fight for Normandy, through France, and across the Rhine. It’s a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the story’s text and illustrations, and Spycraft materials come in an envelope at the beginning of the book. Now put on your own spy thinking cap and find out what happened to Victor Dowd’s missing sketchbook.
Victoria
by Hannah HoweLa guerra ha terminado y todos alrededor de Ann se están preparando para celebrar el Día de la Victoria en Europa. Sin embargo, no todo es una celebración: el marido de Ann, Emrys, ha vuelto a casa siendo solo la somba del hombre que se marchó a servir a su país. ¿Qué ha ocurrido en Francia? ¿Qué pensamientos torturan a Emrys? Mientras tanto, Doris Michael contrata a Ann para que encuentre a su hermano Glyn, a quien no ha visto desde hace dos años. ¿Qué le ha ocurrido? ¿Cuál ha sido el crucial papel que ha tenido Glyn en el resultado de la guerra? Mientras busca respuestas, Ann se da cuenta de que, aunque la guerra ha terminado, la verdadera batalla acaba de comenzar: una batalla por la paz.
Victoria a través del engaño: El relato de Blair sobre el fraude sexual
by Justice GrayVictory via Deceit trata sobre una mujer que se casa con su mejor amiga, y cuando le diagnostican hepatitis B, cuestiona la infidelidad de Matt. El dinero se vuelve escaso, ya que Matt está en bienes raíces y la economía está disminuyendo, sin embargo, después de seguirlo y descubrir que tiene parejas masculinas en las que está gastando dinero, ella se pregunta con quién se casó realmente. Terminan perdiendo su casa, Blair pierde su trabajo y comienza un camino de autodestrucción, hasta que Matt amenaza con quitarle a su hija. ¿Qué le espera a la vuelta de la esquina a Blair cuando comienza su nueva vida engañando a la gente para ocultar su pasado? Esta historia de Justice Grey sobre preferencia sexual confusa y disfunción dentro de la familia, se desarrolla con su suspenso y redes entrelazadas de romance, mentiras, sexo, crimen y una plétora de eventos inusuales a medida que llegan al clímax, mientras transmite emociones profundas e imágenes eróticas vívidas. .